In the months leading up to World War I, the United States wanted to maintain its neutrality because

Responses
A President Wilson was a Quaker and was against warfare of any kind.President Wilson was a Quaker and was against warfare of any kind.
B the armed forces were preoccupied with problems on the Mexican border.the armed forces were preoccupied with problems on the Mexican border.
C the U.S. had the strongest navy in the world and it was needed to keep the coastline secure.the U.S. had the strongest navy in the world and it was needed to keep the coastline secure.
D the U.S. was trading heavily with European nations and did not want its business interrupted.

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The best response is:

D. the U.S. was trading heavily with European nations and did not want its business interrupted.

During the months leading up to World War I, the United States sought to maintain neutrality largely because it had significant economic interests in Europe, including trade with various nations that could be disrupted by involvement in the conflict.